Available courses

Lecturers: Matilda Naco and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 10:00-11:30 AND Wednesdays 17:45-19:15, Room B014

This course will help you create sustainable strategies for ongoing, independent internationalisation. Using project management tools, you will:

  1. Evaluate your needs and options for ongoing internationalisation (Initiation)
  2. Develop a personal internationalisation plan (Planning)
  3. Implement your plan and report on your progress (Execution)

You will build confidence in managing international tasks, like giving brief presentations about your projects and leading or participating in meetings. Since strategic communication skills are key, the course will use interactive teaching methods, helping you improve your communication in simple English. You will design a self-improvement project and report your progress during meetings.

Lecturers: Matilda Naco and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to

  1. Create your own personal improvement plan,
  2. Design and manage a group project and
  3. Investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.
On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 


Lecturer: Nika Kimeridze

First Half of Semester - Mondays 16:00 - 17:30 and Thursdays 16:00 - 17:30 in Room B 014

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of cultural frameworks in general and business culture in specific. Participants will gain valuable insights into Asia especially to the unique socio-cultural, economic and business landscape of India and a comparison to other cultural contexts, enhancing their cultural sensitivity in conducting business in the Asian market.

The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to recognize and overcome internalized biases and stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive and culturally aware mindset. It also aims to provide the participants a thorough understanding of the cultural attributes in the business world, focusing on doing the business in the Asian context. It aims to increase the knowledge of course participants with the generally accepted business guidelines, their usage in the real business environment and the practical application of the principles in the enterprises. 

Through exploratory, experiential, and immersive activities, students will increase their cultural quotient, gaining a nuanced understanding of the diverse experiences and perspectives prevalent in different cultural and relevant business contexts.

Participants will explore theoretical frameworks and examine their practical implications, culminating in the creation of a cultural framework document tailored to the needs of a simulated business organization.

By the end of the course, the participants will develop the skills and cultural awareness necessary to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, ensuring successful business interactions and collaborations in the dynamic global business landscape.

Lecturers: Ada Bici and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 10:00-11:30 and Thursdays 16:00-17:30, Room B014

In this course, you'll operate a simulated international company, engaging with diverse individuals and institutions from various cultural backgrounds. The setting offers a practical environment to learn about company operations and effective communication with international partners. Utilize your intercultural skills in preparing for project meetings, gaining hands-on experience in running an international business. Students can apply their communication and intercultural expertise when interacting with international partners during project preparations.

Lecturers: Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 in B014

This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.


Lecturers: Nika Kimeridze and Rupashree Baral

First Half of Semester - Mondays 11:45 - 13:15 and Wednesdays 11:45 - 13:15 in Room A 013



Lecturers: Nika Kimeridze

Second Half of Semester - Mondays 16:00 - 17:30 in G 001 and Wednesdays 14:15 - 15:45 in Room A 013


Lecturers: Rupashree Baral and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the Course: Mondays 16:00 - 17:30 in Room B 014

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse ideas and perspectives they are likely to encounter when conducting business in the Asian market. Cross-cultural comparisons will be made using examples from various Asian countries, with a particular focus on Turkey, but also Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, and  Bhutan. The course emphasizes the development of students' intercultural competence, enabling them to effectively perceive and navigate cultural differences when interacting with international partners from these Asian markets. The intercultural competence gained in the course is both "culture-specific" and "culture-general," with students practicing culture-specific "crash investigations" into selected Asian countries and contrasting their findings with European countries. The course will also provide students with theoretical insights into Asian working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from these diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Ultimately, the course's insights into Asian cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and provide them with guidance on how to conduct business successfully in Asia.


Lecturers: Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 in B014

This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.


Lecturers: Ada Bici and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Wednesdays 16:00-19:15, Room B014

In this course, you'll operate a simulated international company, engaging with diverse individuals and institutions from various cultural backgrounds. The setting offers a practical environment to learn about company operations and effective communication with international partners. Utilize your intercultural skills in preparing for project meetings, gaining hands-on experience in running an international business. Students can apply their communication and intercultural expertise when interacting with international partners during project preparations.

Lecturers: Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45 - 19:15 (Online)  and Thursdays 14:15 - 15:45, Room B014

This course is designed to develop students' skills and knowledge in the fields of marketing communication and intercultural/interdisciplinary competencies. Students will work collaboratively with peers from different countries/universities and academic disciplines to enhance their professional development, with a focus on intercultural marketing communication. The course will prepare students for an Intensive Program in Izmir, Turkey and cover subjects such as project management, market research, consumer insights, and creative concept generation for an "International Experience." Through this course, students will gain insight into the challenges faced by multinational as well as small and medium-sized businesses in Asian markets, with a particular emphasis on Turkey.


First Half of the Semester - Online,  from 3 April - 05  MayMondays 17:45 - 19:15 (Dutch time) Zoom linkhttps://zoom.us/my/borgmann

This course is designed to create a "virtual learning communitiy" of students and lecturers from Breda, Izmir, Porto and Remagen and provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the fields of intercultural project management and marketing communication. The course will consist of two parts: an online preparatory course for all and a face-to-face intensive seminar for selected students in Izmir.
The preparatory course will be held online from 03 April to 05 May, with international meetings on Mondays from 17:45 to 19:15 (Dutch time) via Zoom. The online meetings will introduce students to the key concepts and theories in intercultural project management and marketing communication.
The intensive face-to-face seminar will take place in Izmir from 06 to 14 May, and will provide students with hands-on experience in intercultural project management and marketing communication. During the seminar, students will collaborate with peers from different countries/universities and from different academic disciplines to develop a campaign idea for an industry client, focusing on intercultural marketing communication. At the end of the seminar, students will pitch their campaign ideas to the industry client and receive extensive feedback. This process will enable students and lecturers to gain practical experience in working with intercultural teams, managing a project across cultures, and applying marketing communication principles in an intercultural context.

Lecturers: Tea Tavanxhiu and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 and Thursdays 17:45 - 19:15, Room B014


This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.


On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 


Lecturers: Tea Tavanxhiu and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014


This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.

On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 


Time of the course: Mondays 10:00-11:30 and Thursdays 17:45-19:15, Room B014

In this course, you'll operate a simulated international company, engaging with diverse individuals and institutions from various cultural backgrounds. The setting offers a practical environment to learn about company operations and effective communication with international partners. Utilize your intercultural skills in preparing for project meetings, gaining hands-on experience in running an international business. Students can apply their communication and intercultural expertise when interacting with international partners during project preparations.

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 16:00-17:30, Room B014


This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.

On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 

Time of the course: Mondays 16:00-17:30 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014


This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.


On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 


Lecturers: Dr. Rozana Bela and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 10:00-11:30 and Thursdays 17:45-19:15 in B014

This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.


Lecturers: Dr. Rozana Bela and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 16:00-17:30 in B014

This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.


Lecturers: Dr. John Whiteoak and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Mondays 16:00-19:15, Room B014

This course is designed to develop students' skills and knowledge in the fields of marketing communication and intercultural/interdisciplinary competencies. Students will work collaboratively with peers from different countries/universities and academic disciplines to enhance their professional development, with a focus on intercultural marketing communication. The course will cover subjects such as project management, market research, consumer insights, and creative concept generation for an "International Experience." Through this course, students will gain insight into the challenges faced by multinational as well as small and medium-sized businesses.

Lecturers: Dr. Tamar Kbiladze and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse ideas and perspectives they are likely to encounter when conducting business in the Asian market. Cross-cultural comparisons will be made using examples from various Asian countries, with a particular focus on Georgia. The course emphasizes the development of students' intercultural competence, enabling them to effectively perceive and navigate cultural differences when interacting with international partners from these Asian markets. The intercultural competence gained in the course is both "culture-specific" and "culture-general," with students practicing culture-specific "crash investigations" into selected Asian countries and contrasting their findings with European countries. The course will also provide students with theoretical insights into Asian working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from these diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Ultimately, the course's insights into Asian cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and provide them with guidance on how to conduct business successfully in Asia.

Lecturers: Dr. John Whiteoak and Dr. Laurent Borgmann

Time of the course: Wednesdays 16:00-19:15, Room B014

In this course, you'll operate a simulated international company, engaging with diverse individuals and institutions from various cultural backgrounds. The setting offers a practical environment to learn about company operations and effective communication with international partners. Utilize your intercultural skills in preparing for project meetings, gaining hands-on experience in running an international business. Students can apply their communication and intercultural expertise when interacting with international partners during project preparations.

Lecturer: Dr. Victor Anandkumar

Time of the course: Tuesdays 14:15-17:30 in D128

First Class: 07 November

Last Class: 19 December


Lecturer: Dr. Victor Anandkumar

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Wednesdays 14:15-15:45 in A013*

First Class: 20 November

Last Class: 20 December


* IMPORTANT!

Room changes were made due to specific technical requirements:


  • on 27 November (Monday, 11:45-13:15) your class will be taking place in room E103 (next to Audimax)
  • on 29 November (Wednesday, 14:15-15:45) your class will be taking place in room G101-102 (New building)
  • on 06 December (Wednesday, 14:15-15:45) your class will be taking place in room G101-102 (New building)
  • on 13 December (Wednesday, 14:15-15:45) your class will be taking place in room G101-102 (New building)

Lecturers: Dr. Tamar Kbiladze 

Time of the course: Fridays 11:45-15:45, Room F015

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse ideas and perspectives they are likely to encounter when conducting business in the European market. Cross-cultural comparisons will be made using examples from various European countries from a particular perspective from Georgia. The course emphasizes the development of students' intercultural competence, enabling them to effectively perceive and navigate cultural differences when interacting with international partners from these European markets. The intercultural competence gained in the course is both "culture-specific" and "culture-general," with students practicing culture-specific "crash investigations" into selected European countries. The course will also provide students with theoretical insights into European working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from these diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Ultimately, the course's insights into European cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and provide them with guidance on how to conduct business successfully in Europe.


This course is an intensive weekend seminar and takes place from 3rd till 5th November.

This seminar allows students and colleagues to put into practice their intercultural knowledge with students and lecturers from different cultures, nationalities, and countries and to continue this practice in their everyday lives. Students and lecturers acquire the ability to find cooperative and friendly responses to intercultural challenges. This seminar assists in improving participants’ empathy, tolerance, cultural intelligence, and accounts for significant personal change. By promoting cultural awareness in education, students are able to understand and improve their problem-solving skills, work productivity, and acquire better cross-culture understanding.


moodle2Whole Semester, Mondays 16-17:30, Room B014
This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.
In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 

First Half of the Semester - Online,  from 3 April - 05  MayMondays 17:45 - 19:15 (Dutch time) Zoom linkhttps://zoom.us/my/borgmann
This course is designed to create a "virtual learning communitiy" of students and lecturers from Breda, Izmir, Porto and Remagen and provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the fields of intercultural project management and marketing communication. The course will consist of two parts: an online preparatory course for all and a face-to-face intensive seminar for selected students in Izmir.
The preparatory course will be held online from 03 April to 05 May, with international meetings on Mondays from 17:45 to 19:15 (Dutch time) via Zoom. The online meetings will introduce students to the key concepts and theories in intercultural project management and marketing communication.
The intensive face-to-face seminar will take place in Izmir from 06 to 14 May, and will provide students with hands-on experience in intercultural project management and marketing communication. During the seminar, students will collaborate with peers from different countries/universities and from different academic disciplines to develop a campaign idea for an industry client, focusing on intercultural marketing communication. At the end of the seminar, students will pitch their campaign ideas to the industry client and receive extensive feedback. This process will enable students and lecturers to gain practical experience in working with intercultural teams, managing a project across cultures, and applying marketing communication principles in an intercultural context.

                                                                                

 

First half semester, until 16 May, Tuesdays 17:45-19:15 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014
This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.

                                                                                     
Time of the course: Mondays 17:45 - 19:15  and Wednesdays 11:45 - 13:15, Room B014

This course is designed to develop students' skills and knowledge in the fields of marketing communication and intercultural/interdisciplinary competencies. Students will work collaboratively with peers from different countries/universities and academic disciplines to enhance their professional development, with a focus on intercultural marketing communication. The course will prepare students for an Intensive Program in Izmir, Turkey and cover subjects such as project management, market research, consumer insights, and creative concept generation for an "International Experience." Through this course, students will gain insight into the challenges faced by multinational as well as small and medium-sized businesses in Asian markets, with a particular emphasis on Turkey.

 

                                                                               

Second half of semester: starting 16 May,  Tuesdays 17.45-19.15  and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014

This course offers students the opportunity to set up and operate a simulated company while communicating with institutions and individuals from diverse intercultural backgrounds. The course provides an international project environment supported by contact with international institutions and individuals to enable participants to learn about the workings of a company while also practicing how to effectively engage with international project partners in near-realistic situations. Students will put  their intercultural knowledge into practice by engaging with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.



First Half Semester - until 16 May, Tuesdays 11:45 - 13:15 and Thursdays 17:45 - 19:15 in Room B 014

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse ideas and perspectives they are likely to encounter when conducting business in the Asian market. Cross-cultural comparisons will be made using examples from various Asian countries, with a particular focus on Turkey, but also Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, and  Bhutan. The course emphasizes the development of students' intercultural competence, enabling them to effectively perceive and navigate cultural differences when interacting with international partners from these Asian markets. The intercultural competence gained in the course is both "culture-specific" and "culture-general," with students practicing culture-specific "crash investigations" into selected Asian countries and contrasting their findings with European countries. The course will also provide students with theoretical insights into Asian working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from these diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Ultimately, the course's insights into Asian cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and provide them with guidance on how to conduct business successfully in Asia.

Course AsiistantSecond Half Semester, from 15 May, Wednesdays 14:15-17:30, Room A017
The focus of this course is on developing critical thinking skills through the examination of social issues in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. In an era where misinformation proliferates, it is critical to have the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood and understand the significance of this distinction. This course will introduce fundamental concepts of critical thinking and apply them to current sociological issues in Australia and its Asian neighbours in the Pacific region. The emphasis will be on learning how to think rather than what to think. Students will assess their own beliefs and use their analytical skills to analyse a social issue of their choosing in Australia or another country in the Asia Pacific region.


moodle2

Whole Semester, Thursdays 16:00 - 17:30, Room B014 

This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.


ProManWhole Semester, Mondays 11:45-13:15, Room B014
This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.
On this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 

Lecturer: Laurent Borgmann (with Guest Lecturers from Giorgia)
Mondays 11:45 - 13:15 in B 014

On the course "International Studies II" of the "Asia-Module" students will get an insight into ideas and perspectives which they are likely to meet when they enter the Asian market. As we are lucky to have guest lecturers from Georgia this semester, first half semester: Tamar Kbiladze; second half semester: Ucha Gogritchiani the examples chosen for cross-cultural comparisons will often be chosen from Giorgia but also from India and from Bhutan.  Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" into some Asian countries and contrast their findings to European countries but also  "culture-general" as the differences will reveal "clusters" of typical and plannable bahaviour.  Students will gain theoretical insights into Asian working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles which will then be applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction in the classroom if possible with participants from several different cultures. The insights into Asian cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and give them guidance how to do business in Asia.


Time of the course - Mondays 16:00-17:30 

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 


Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 11:45-13:15

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course - Wednesdays 11:45-13:15

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 



Lecturers: Laurent Borgmann and Tamar Kbiladze
Time of the course: Wednesdays 16:00-17:30 (B 014) and Thursdays 14:15-15:45 (B 014); starts: 05 October
Course assistant: Haritha Prakash

Students will learn how to start and run an international business while working with individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The course is designed for students, who either have a business idea, or think, that during their career, they might start their own business. This course is highly interactive, and provides the students with the basic principles of entrepreneurship. The key objective is to equip the students with the essential knowledge, basic considerations and experiences, which will help them to succeed in their business development efforts. Participants will learn to assess a business opportunity and a business development process. They will have the opportunity to analyze business cases, understand and assess business ideas, entrepreneurial teams, and business situations. They will understand the importance of International Entrepreneurship. Students will learn how to create business, marketing, organizational and financial plans. The international contact with partners from at least 8 nationalities will enable the participants to learn about the workings of an international company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. 

Lecturer: Tamar Kbiladze 

Time of the course - Thursdays 16:00-19:15, last class 17 November

The aim is to engage students with the growing number of issues and phenomena which have arisen under the conditions of globalization. On the basis of current research papers, academic discourse and case studies, students will gain insight in the challenges faced by multinational as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The course will improve students’ awareness of the social and individual impact of global changes. It facilitates the development of international key competencies such as IT skills, presentation skills, active citizenship and team work ability. Students will carry out, present and document their own international project.
Business with Asian markets is no longer a phenomenon reserved to the big multinationals. Small and medium-sized companies and institutions need to reach out to Asia in order to remain competitive in their regional networks. In this course students will gain insights into processes of social and economic global transformation on different levels in Asia: the individual and family level, the company level as well as political and societal levels. 

This course is an intensive seminar that will take place on campus between the 25th and the 27th of November

This seminar allows students and colleagues to put into practice their intercultural knowledge with students and lecturers from different cultures, nationalities, and countries and to continue this practice in their everyday lives. Students and lecturers acquire the ability to find cooperative and friendly responses to intercultural challenges. This seminar assists in improving participants’ empathy, tolerance, cultural intelligence, and accounts for significant personal change. By promoting cultural awareness in education, students are able to understand and improve their problem-solving skills, work productivity, and acquire better cross-culture understanding.

FayyazSebastian Course assistant Time of the course - Mondays 14:15-15:45 

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 and Wednesdays 16:00-17:30

Natalia Obikhod - Course AssistantStudents are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

AshlinTime of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15  and Wednesdays 17:45-19:15

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds via Zoom. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.  

JacquelineLorena Course AssistantTime of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 

Sebastian Course assistant
Time of the course: Thursday 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

SalomeTime of the Course:

The Preparatory course will take place 6 April - 14 May, Wednesdays 16:00- 17:30 via Zoom : Link: https://zoom.us/my/borgmann

An intensive face-to-face seminar for selected students will follow in Izmir14-22 May

The objective of the program is to help students to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of marketing communication as well as to develop their intercultural/interdisciplinary competencies as they work with students from different countries/universities and from different academic disciplines. The program will enhance students’ professional development by creating direct industry contact as the main assignment of the Intensive Week in Izmir comes from an industry client, focusing on intercultural marketing communication. 

After the preparatory course (online) and the meetings in Izmir (face-to-face), students will pitch their campaign ideas to the industry client and get feedback. The students will be able to gain hands-on intercultural work experience.





Intensive Weekend Seminar,  03 - 05 December 2021at RheinAhrCampus in Remagen

“Sustainable Innovation”

 This seminar allows students and colleagues to put into practice their intercultural knowledge with students and lecturers from different cultures, nationalities, and countries and to continue this practice in their everyday lives. Students and lecturers acquire the ability to find co-operative and friendly responses to intercultural challenges. This seminar assists in improving participants’ empathy, tolerance, cultural intelligence, and accounts for significant personal change. By promoting cultural awareness in education, students are able to understand and improve their problem-solving skills, work productivity, and acquire better cross-culture understanding.

Dates: Friday: 14.00 – 19.00, Saturday: 11.30 – 18.00, Sunday: 10.00 – 14.30, Room D 125-126 (Friday 03.12.) Audimax (Saturday and Sunday 04.-05.12.

Time of the course: Mondays 14:15-15:45  

The classes start in the week of 4th October.

Natalia Obikhod - Course AssistantThis course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization.

Course assistant

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds via Zoom. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15  

The classes start in the week of 4th October.

This course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: First half semester - Mondays 14:15-15:45 Second half-semester - Mondays 11:45-13:15 

Esjona Musta, the Course AssistantThis course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.



Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds via Zoom. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topics this semester could be about the "GreenErasmus-RAC".

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation. On this course students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: First half semester - Mondays 14:15-15:45 Second half semester - Mondays 11:45-13:15 

This course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.




Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 14:15-15:45  / 2 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15  (course assistant: Kalvin)

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 (Christopher)

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.



Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 (Course Assistant: Laura)

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Aytaj Aghayeva)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.





Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45 (course assistant: Ketevan)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants:)
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment and contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topic this semester will be about the Discomfort Zone of Study and Internship Abroad.


Time of the course: Mondays (10:00-11:30) and Wednesday (11:45-13:15) (course assistants: Kalvin and Mona)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.



Time of the course: Mondays (11:45-13:15) and Thursdays (11:45-13:15) (course assistant: Vitor)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Mariami Danelia)

Michelle, Mariami, BesikStudents are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants: Manoel)

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topics this semester could be about the "Sharing Economy".


Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45 (course assistant: Nika Kimeridze)

Photo of the course assistant together with classStudents are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15 / 2 SH Mondays 14:15-15:45 (course assistant: Khanim and Marcelo)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: George and Jungmo)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants: Rashad)
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment and contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topic this semester will be about the Discomfort Zone of Study and Internship Abroad.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15(Course Assistant: Imran Kadolkar)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistants: Elene)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.




Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45 (course assistant: Aynur and Vitor)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.



Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 (course assistant: Selsela)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 17:45-19:15 & Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Juanjo)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: 1 SH Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Teona)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.


Evelyn and participant discussing the prove-it exerciseTime of the course: 1 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15 / 2 SH Tuesdays 14:15-15:45 (course assistants: Evelyn and Ruzigar)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 (course assistant: Hari)IntComG1


Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Beatriz and Giorgi)


Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 (Course Assistant: Asim Zaman-Pahlke)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.



Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistants: Elimkhhan and Elene)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions:
- “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?”
- “How can we design and promote services?”
- “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?”
- ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Mariana)

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On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.



Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Selsela)
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistant: Marina)
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic thi
s semester will be to help refugees integrate successfully. This course is open to students from all departments.


Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 (course assistant: Hannah)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.


Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Zara)
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.


Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.


Timings of the course: Tuesdays, 17.45-19.15

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.


Timings of the course: Tuesdays, 16:00-17:30

Group discussion
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Timings of the course: Mondays, 17:45-19.15 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly.The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.







Timings of the course: Mondays, 11:45-13:15 
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.



Time of the course: Tuesdays 17:45-19:15 (course assistant: Nicolas)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Rita)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.


Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Christopher)


On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16.00-17.30 (course assistant: Christopher and Kamran)

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Ana)
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions:
- “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?”
- “How can we design and promote services?”
- “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?”
- ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester

Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Rebecca and Issa in Intercultural CommunicationTime of the course: Tuesdays 17:45-19:15 
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16.00-17.30
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Lisa with Fabian on Business English III group 1Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions:
- “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?”
- “How can we design and promote services?”
- “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?”
- ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”


Anderson with students of BEIII group 3Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Business_English_III_Group2_CoverTime of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Survey "Prove-it" in Business English IIITime of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Intenacional_Business_Simulations_Cover_Boat_OrigamiTime of the course: Tuesdays 16.00-17.30
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.

The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Group work Francisco with AsifTime of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.

The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45 (Changes to Thursdays 11:45 - 13:15 in second semester half)
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (changes to Thursdays 14.15-15.45 in second half semester)
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Thursdays 10:00-11:30 (changes to Tuesdays 16.00-17.30 in second half semester)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 (changes to Tuesday 11.45-13.15 in second half semester)
Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions: - “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?” - “How can we design and promote logistics services?” - “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?” - ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”